Who could be a citizen in Ancient Rome? Who were expressly forbidden from citizenship?

How did the common people live in Ancient Rome. What type of services were supplied to the common person by the government of Rome?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_citizenship

http://library.thinkquest.org/26602/domum.htm

http://rome.mrdonn.org/dailylife.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses

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In Ancient Rome, there were different classes of citizenship with varying rights and privileges. The most privileged class of citizens were the Patricians, who were the wealthy aristocrats and had political power. The majority of citizens were known as Plebeians, who were common people. They had limited political rights but were still considered citizens.

However, not everyone was eligible for Roman citizenship. Slaves, foreigners, and women were explicitly forbidden from obtaining Roman citizenship in Ancient Rome. Slavery was an integral part of Roman society, and slaves were considered property rather than citizens.

As for how the common people in Ancient Rome lived, the majority of them were engaged in various occupations and trades. They worked as farmers, laborers, craftsmen, and merchants. Life for the common people was challenging, with many living in small apartments or tenements known as insulae.

The Roman government provided some basic services to the common people, but these were limited compared to what we might expect from modern governments. The government was responsible for maintaining public order, organizing public entertainment, and providing limited access to grain through a program known as the grain dole. The government also maintained public works projects like roads, aqueducts, and baths.

Additionally, the Roman government provided limited healthcare services to its citizens, mostly in the form of public baths that acted as social and recreational centers but also had medicinal benefits.

I hope this information helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

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